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Photographs by ETSU Professor in NPR blog post

Photographs by East Tennessee State University faculty member Joshua Greer are featured in the National Public Radio Web site blog, "The Picture Show."

Cameron Lugo a National Finalist in String Competition

Cameron Lugo will travel to New York City in March to compete as a national finalist in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Junior String Competition. In February he will compete for an opportunity to be a featured soloist with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.

Research Results: Creative Industries in the South

Did you know that there are 18,790 design establishments in the South? Or that literary and publishing establishments employ more than 320,000 people in the region? Or that film and media establishments in the South generate $58 billion in revenue annually?

Look for February A! Magazine on Wednesday, FEB. 1

Note: Early Deadlines for March 2012 Print Edition

Expect your FEBRUARY A! Magazine on Wednesday, FEB. 1, 2012. And plan now to submit press releases and to advertise in the MARCH 2012 print edition of A! Magazine for the Arts.

Characters of The Crooked Road

Musician, Instrument Maker Gerald Anderson

Gerald Anderson never quite considered himself a "crooner." Then along came "Christmas Along the Crooked Road." And the song "I'll Be Home For Christmas" was chosen to be on a new CD by Kylene Barker McNeill, Virginia's first Miss America in 1979.

What's Next on The Crooked Road?

Virginia's Heritage Music Trail

Break open a new idea on promoting music and culture in Southwest Virginia, and what do you get? The Crooked Road, Virginia's Heritage Music Trail.

Book On Historic Tennessee Pottery Released

Tennessee Potteries, Pots, and Potters — 1790s to 1950 has been issued in a two-volume paperbound set of more than 1,100 pages, including a CD insert to accommodate text searches and expanded color photo content.

Mary B. Martin School Outreach

Light Bulbs, True Grit & Inspiration

Exclusive to A! Magazine for the Arts

Heartwood announces Henderson Guitar Winner

Heartwood: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Gateway is pleased to announce Mac Sumner as winner of a custom Wayne Henderson guitar.

Book Review: House of Cash

Johnny Cash never threw anything away, says his son, John Carter Cash. And that meant the Man in Black — the internationally famous singer, writer and actor — left behind a litany of lists, letters, notes and ideas.

Opportunity Abroad for Artists, Architects, Playwrights & More

The U.S. Japan Friendship Commission is accepting applications from professional creative artists to spend a three-month residency in Japan.

Christmas Story Winners

Bristol Herald Courier annual Contest

Christmas stories by Ginny Grant, Hella Gosselin and Logan Dillow took top honors in Bristol Herald Courier's annual Christmas Story Contest.

Ann Holler Committed to the Arts

Opening Doors, Sharing Her Passion

Ann Holler just might have music in her blood – she's been tickling the ivories since she was 6 years old, and today is a music educator, a composer and a champion for the arts.

Rhythm & Roots Unveils Artwork for Fundraiser

P. Buckley Moss Design Second in 3-Part Series

On Tuesday, December 6, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (BRRR) unveiled P. Buckley Moss's latest depiction of the annual music festival.

Acclaimed Artist Visits Bristol High School

P. Buckley Moss Discusses Her Life's Work

While in town for the unveiling of her artwork for Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, acclaimed artist P. Buckley Moss visited with advanced art students at Virginia High School.

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